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Dance .... with leaves and animals



Dancing my way to Tag Tuesday this week  for the theme "Dance-Dancers- Dancing" . Here I used torn bits of inked paper with other bits from concert advertising. All I could think of was kinetic energy and how I could convey that as a collage of contemporary dance. I liked the swirls of mark making  because they remind of  dance painting..... no words can explain this  better than the sight of it in action. 


In the past week,  I have also been  mesmerised by the  beautiful coloured autumn leaves which look as if they are dancing in the breeze as they fall from trees . (Remember, I am in the southern hemisphere so it is just the start of our winter). 

 Attention -seeking 
Against a bushland backdrop 
Golden leaves dancing 

 ( a free motion stitched wearable art pin  #100pinpoems in #the100dayproject ) 

Sadly I was a little late photographing the tag I made for the previous theme "Animals" but I include it here .... I am sure some of those animals are dancing in her  hair  ( perhaps not the large lazy dog?) .... this is a simple collage tag drawing inspiration from a fun book , entitled " Animals in My Hair. "


Thank you Tag Tuesday for these little challenges. 
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  1. Valerie-JaelJune 4, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    Hi Wilma, good to see you again. Love our dance tag and also the dynamic animal tag. And your pin is fantastic, well done on creating so many beauties. Enjoy your autumn, it's my fave season. Stay safe, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Wilma Simmons (Empress Wu Designs)June 9, 2020 at 1:43 PM

      Hi Valerie - thank you for your positive comment and encouragement. I do love participating if I am able. Hope you're well, Wilma

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  2. micheleJune 4, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    stunning abstract dance tag! i love seeing your art! xo

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  3. WendyKJune 5, 2020 at 7:37 AM

    Great to see you Wilma, love your tag, lots of movement. Love all the other art work as well. Stay safe, hugs Wendy

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    1. Wilma Simmons (Empress Wu Designs)June 9, 2020 at 1:45 PM

      Hi Wendy
      Thank you for your lovely comment... hope you are staying well,

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  4. Crafting QueenJune 9, 2020 at 12:56 AM

    Love your take on the dance theme, great tag. Love your animal tag, so adorable!

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